Museo Emilio Greco

About the museum

The museum occupies the ground floor of Palazzo Soliano, a 14th-century building overlooking Piazza del Duomo, linked to the memory of Boniface VIII and considered the largest papal residence in Orvieto. For a long time the palace housed the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.

Since September 2008 the ground-floor rooms have housed the collection that the Sicilian sculptor Emilio Greco (1913–1995) donated to the city of Orvieto, for which he also made the three large bronze doors of the Duomo, installed in 1962–1964 in place of the wooden ones. The collection comprises 32 bronze sculptures and about 60 graphic works, including drawings, lithographs and etchings, dating from 1947 to 1990.

Among the best-known pieces are the Lottatore (The Wrestler), shown in London for the 1948 Olympics, and the preparatory plaster for the Monument to Pope John XXIII (1965–1967). The museum is run by the Opera del Duomo di Orvieto and forms part of the visit route of the cathedral complex.

Highlights

• 32 bronzes by Emilio Greco
• About 60 graphic works: drawings, lithographs and etchings
• Il Lottatore (The Wrestler), shown in London at the 1948 Olympics
• Preparatory plaster for the Monument to Pope John XXIII
• Seat in the 14th-century Palazzo Soliano, next to the Duomo

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione Emilio Greco – Bronze sculptures and graphic works donated by the artist to the city, on the ground floor of Palazzo Soliano, dating from 1947 to 1990.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Opera del Duomo di Orvieto

Admission & discounts

The Duomo ticket (€8) includes access to the Duomo, the Museo Emilio Greco and the Sotterranei of the Duomo, with audio guide. Also free for licensed tourist guides, priests, religious brothers and sisters, residents of the Diocese of Orvieto-Todi and holders of the Orvieto Carta Unica; reductions require a document certifying the entitlement. The ticket office is at Piazza Duomo 25, opposite the cathedral; tickets can also be bought online.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Duomo and the museums of the Opera del Duomo have access and routes for people with disabilities; please report particular needs in advance on +39 0763 342477 or at biglietteria@duomodiorvieto.it.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The Opera del Duomo bookshop is listed on the visit page of the website.

Events & venue rental

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